House Centipedes
Order Scutigeromorpha
The House Centipedes (Order Scutigeromorpha) includes 4 species across 1 families and 3 genera in our directory.
About House Centipedes
This is a smaller arthropod order with specialized ecological roles. Arthropods are the most diverse animal phylum, comprising over 80% of all known animal species with approximately 1.2 million described species globally.
Economic Impact
While this order has limited direct economic impact, arthropods collectively provide ecosystem services worth trillions of dollars annually through pollination, decomposition, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
Ecological Role
Members of this order contribute to broader arthropod ecosystem functions including decomposition, predation, and serving as food sources for vertebrates. Arthropod biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience.
Families in Scutigeromorpha (1)
Species in Scutigeromorpha (4)
Arizona House Centipede
Dendrothereua homa
Identification: Plain, orange body lacks the dark lines and markings of Scutigera coleoptrata
Orange-spotted House Centipede
Scutigera buda
Identification: Paired orange dots down the middle of the back
House Centipede
Scutigera coleoptrata
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Thereuonema tuberculata
Thereuonema tuberculata